BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Transform MN - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Transform MN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://transformmn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Transform MN REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251027T203000 DTSTAMP:20260529T101629 CREATED:20250925T180136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T121638Z UID:7501-1761589800-1761597000@transformmn.org SUMMARY:Faith Over Division DESCRIPTION:[vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nFaith Over Division \nRejecting violence. Renewing our witness. Uniting the Chuch \nOctober 27\, 2025 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm \nLocation: Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church \n2600 E 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN 55406 \n  \nWhat once seemed unthinkable in Minnesota has now become a sobering reality—a political assassination of a state representative and a tragic school shooting within our own state. Beyond Minnesota\, the picture is just as troubling: the killing of a political activist\, an attempted assassination of the President\, a break-in at the Governor of Pennsylvania’s home\, a plot to kidnap the Governor of Michigan – and the list goes on. Together\, these events leave us asking: How did we get here? Why does it seem that more and more people see violence as the only answer to disagreement? \nAs our communities and our nation grieve and search for a way forward\, we believe the Church has a deeper role to play – helping believers move beyond confusion and sorrow into meaningful action. We must learn to engage across political and ideological lines with Christlike love rather than mirroring the division around us. We must learn to engage our neighbors with a humble\, faithful witness rather than responding in outrage to those who disagree with us. We must actively contribute to a future where such violence no longer finds fertile ground. \nThe Twin Cities AND Campaign Chapter is hosting an important gathering this October in partnership with the AND Campaign’s national team. Founder and Executive Director Justin Giboney will help us understand the connection between harmful political rhetoric and increased division and violence\, and learn to embody the Gospel with humility and conviction in our civil discourse. \nWe will also hear from a panel of local leaders who will share how political division impacts their work in the public square\, and how their faith compels them to call the Church toward greater unity. \nTogether with several local churches and ministries\, we aim to create space for an honest conversation about the rise of harmful political rhetoric and its connection to increasing political violence. \n *Free event — registration is required. Optional $10 donation supports the And Campaign. \n*The viewpoints of the speakers in this event are their own and don’t necessarily reflect that of Transform Minnesota \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column]\n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n FAQ\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n [vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Click to Register!” style=”classic” color=”green” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2FFaithOverDivision.eventbrite.com|target:_blank”]\n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nOUR SPEAKERS \nJustin Giboney|AND Campaign\nJustin Giboney is an attorney\, political strategist\, and ordained minister in Atlanta\, GA. He is also the cofounder and president of the AND Campaign\, which is a coalition of urban Christians who are determined to address the sociopolitical arena with the compassion and conviction of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He has managed successful campaigns for elected officials in the state and referendums relating to the city’s transportation and water infrastructure.  He’s the co-author of Compassion (&) Conviction—The AND Campaign’s Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement and has written op-eds for publications such as Christianity Today and The Hill.\n  \n  \nRachel Wightman|Concordia University\nRachel Wightman is a librarian\, educator\, and advocate for the thoughtful intersection of faith and fact-checking. With over 15 years of experience and a master’s degree in library and information science\, she equips students and communities with tools to evaluate information wisely\, engage ethically online\, and live out truth with grace. In a divided\, digitally driven world\, Rachel helps Christians navigate the internet with clarity. She currently serves as Associate Director of Library and Academic Support at Concordia University\, St. Paul\, and is the author of Faith and Fake News: A Guide to Consuming Information Wisely. She also partners with churches to foster informed\, compassionate engagement in our online culture.\n  \n  \nRev. Edrin C. Williams| Sanctuary Covenant Church\nRev. Edrin C. Williams is the Lead Pastor of The Sanctuary Covenant Church\, a vibrant multiethnic congregation in North Minneapolis committed to reconciliation and community transformation. A native of South Carolina\, he joined Sanctuary in 2011 and now leads with a passion for equipping people to live out their faith in practical ways.\nRev. Williams holds degrees from the University of South Carolina and Bethel Seminary\, where he earned a Master of Divinity in Preaching and Communication. A gifted communicator and writer\, he frequently speaks and writes on leadership\, fatherhood\, and faith. Under his leadership\, Sanctuary has launched community initiatives such as Haven Pantry and Love MPLS. Edrin and his wife\, Shanequa\, live in North Minneapolis with their two daughters.\n  \n  \n \nRepresentative Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley|Minnesota House of Representatives\nRep. Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley is currently serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She is the first Kenyan-American to win a state assembly seat in Minnesota. Rep. Momanyi-Hiltsley attended Bethel University where she received her Master’s in Global Business Management.\n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoshua Foster | Church Ambassador Network\nJoshua Foster has served in ministry and education in the Twin Cities for the past 12 years in a variety of roles\, including pastoring in St. Paul. He is currently a member of Exalting Christ Church in Minneapolis and serves as Deputy Director for the Church Ambassador Network\, where he helps connect church leaders with government leaders\, showing the love of Christ across both sides of the aisle.\n  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nFAQ \n  \nWhere will Faith Over Division be held? \nThis event will be at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church\, 2600 E 38th Street\, Minneapolis \n\nWHEN DOES REGISTRATION CLOSE? \nRegistration will close on October 24\, 2025\, at midnight. \n\nWHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN? \nThe doors will open at 6:00 pm   \n\nIf you have any additional questions\, please contact Schelli at schelli@transformmn.org[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Click to Register!” style=”classic” color=”green” size=”lg” align=”center” button_block=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2FFaithOverDivision.eventbrite.com|target:_blank”]\n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nOUR SPEAKERS \nJustin Giboney|AND Campaign\nJustin Giboney is an attorney\, political strategist\, and ordained minister in Atlanta\, GA. He is also the cofounder and president of the AND Campaign\, which is a coalition of urban Christians who are determined to address the sociopolitical arena with the compassion and conviction of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He has managed successful campaigns for elected officials in the state and referendums relating to the city’s transportation and water infrastructure.  He’s the co-author of Compassion (&) Conviction—The AND Campaign’s Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement and has written op-eds for publications such as Christianity Today and The Hill.\n  \n  \nRachel Wightman|Concordia University\nRachel Wightman is a librarian\, educator\, and advocate for the thoughtful intersection of faith and fact-checking. With over 15 years of experience and a master’s degree in library and information science\, she equips students and communities with tools to evaluate information wisely\, engage ethically online\, and live out truth with grace. In a divided\, digitally driven world\, Rachel helps Christians navigate the internet with clarity. She currently serves as Associate Director of Library and Academic Support at Concordia University\, St. Paul\, and is the author of Faith and Fake News: A Guide to Consuming Information Wisely. She also partners with churches to foster informed\, compassionate engagement in our online culture.\n  \n  \nRev. Edrin C. Williams| Sanctuary Covenant Church\nRev. Edrin C. Williams is the Lead Pastor of The Sanctuary Covenant Church\, a vibrant multiethnic congregation in North Minneapolis committed to reconciliation and community transformation. A native of South Carolina\, he joined Sanctuary in 2011 and now leads with a passion for equipping people to live out their faith in practical ways.\nRev. Williams holds degrees from the University of South Carolina and Bethel Seminary\, where he earned a Master of Divinity in Preaching and Communication. A gifted communicator and writer\, he frequently speaks and writes on leadership\, fatherhood\, and faith. Under his leadership\, Sanctuary has launched community initiatives such as Haven Pantry and Love MPLS. Edrin and his wife\, Shanequa\, live in North Minneapolis with their two daughters.\n  \n  \n \nRepresentative Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley|Minnesota House of Representatives\nRep. Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley is currently serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She is the first Kenyan-American to win a state assembly seat in Minnesota. Rep. Momanyi-Hiltsley attended Bethel University where she received her Master’s in Global Business Management.\n  \n  \n  \n  \nJoshua Foster | Church Ambassador Network\nJoshua Foster has served in ministry and education in the Twin Cities for the past 12 years in a variety of roles\, including pastoring in St. Paul. He is currently a member of Exalting Christ Church in Minneapolis and serves as Deputy Director for the Church Ambassador Network\, where he helps connect church leaders with government leaders\, showing the love of Christ across both sides of the aisle.\n  \n\n\n[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n \n FAQ\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n [vc_column_text]\nFAQ \n  \nWhere will Faith Over Division be held? \nThis event will be at Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church\, 2600 E 38th Street\, Minneapolis \n\nWHEN DOES REGISTRATION CLOSE? \nRegistration will close on October 24\, 2025\, at midnight. \n\nWHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN? \nThe doors will open at 6:00 pm   \n\nIf you have any additional questions\, please contact Schelli at schelli@transformmn.org[/vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n \n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://transformmn.org/event/faith-over-division/ LOCATION:Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church\, 2600 E 38th St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Church Impact ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://transformmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Faith-Over-Division-graphic-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T210000 DTSTAMP:20260529T101629 CREATED:20230531T205423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T184436Z UID:6452-1718823600-1718830800@transformmn.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth Worship Gathering DESCRIPTION:[vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nJuneteenth Worship Gathering \nWednesday\, June 19th\, 2024\nGreater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church \n2600 E 38th St\, Minneapolis\, MN 55406 \n  \nJuneteenth is a combination of the words “June” and “Nineteenth” and celebrates Union troops arriving in Galveston Bay\, Texas with news of freedom. While many of us learned that enslaved people were freed when President Lincoln enacted the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863\, news of the Emancipation Proclamation did not reach all enslaved people until June 19\, 1865.  \nJuneteenth is a day of remembrance; a day to commit to working towards dignity\, unity\, and equality for all people.  \nPlease join Transform Minnesota and a group of churches across Minnesota for a community worship night commemorating and celebrating Juneteenth!   \nThis inspiring night of worship and prayer will be hosted by Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church and led by a multiracial group of leaders.  \nConnect with a diverse group of believers as we honor the history of Juneteenth and the ongoing journey toward racial justice.  \nDiscover the promise and vision for what we can do together as Christians when we are equipped and mobilized to continue building a community of healing and reconciliation!  \n“By acknowledging June 19 as a reminder of hope\, the American Church can lead in the process of America’s healing. This is the work of the Church – to bring people together\, following the example of Jesus and his teachings. If we truly want healing – healing in our hearts\, healing in our communities\, healing in our nation\, and yes\, even\, or perhaps especially\, healing in our churches and denominations – we must acknowledge\, lament\, and confess the sins of our past so we can lock arms across all divisions and differences and do the work that Jesus died for and that God calls us to: to love one another.” – Elder Sharon Richards\, Oak Hills Baptist Church\, Folsom\, CA [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”75px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row ct_row_stretch=””][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs shape=”square” color=”black” active_section=”1″ title=”Registration”][vc_tta_section tab_id=”1706736189029-43daa620-19a9″ title=”Registration”][vc_column_text]\nThe Juneteenth Worship Gathering is a free event & no registration is required.  Feel free to invite friends & just show up! \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”FAQ” tab_id=”1562098972329-730ba762-c5f8″][vc_column_text]\nFAQ \n\nHow much does it cost to attend the worship gathering? \nThis is a free event!  No Registration is required. \n\nWill there be childcare available? \nYour children are welcome\, but there will be not be childcare available. \n\nWhere can I park? \nFree on street parking is available.  We strongly encourage you to consider carpooling. \n\nWill there be refreshments? \nAfter the worship gathering\, there will be a time of fellowship with light refreshments & drinks. \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_tabs][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://transformmn.org/event/juneteenth/ LOCATION:Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church\, 2600 E 38th St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Racial Harmony ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://transformmn.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Juneteenth-Graphic-All-Churches.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR